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90's Jazz At Its Finest
Season 12 · Episode 19

90's Jazz At Its Finest

You'll Hear It · Peter Martin & Adam Maness

June 16, 20251h 16m

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Show Notes

You can’t deliver a performance like Shirley Horn’s “Here’s to Life” unless you’ve lived a little – or a lot. It’s an album only an artist with decades of love, loss, and resilience could create. In this episode, we break down Horn’s unmatched ability to accompany herself, the elegance of Johnny Mandel’s string arrangements, and the quiet confidence that defines every track. Whether you’re discovering Shirley Horn for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this episode will leave you hearing her – and your own life – a little differently.

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You’ll hear:

  • Horn’s piano-first vocal approach
  • How Miles Davis helped spark her third act
  • The brilliance of Johnny Mandel’s orchestrations
  • Peter and Adam's tips for arranging for vocalists
  • Why this album is 90's jazz at its finest
  • and more!

Topics

Shirley Horn Here's to Life Shirley Horn Here's to Life Female Jazz Vocalists Jazz Ballads Best Jazz Albums of All Time